Engineering Manager, MEP/S Services Mid-West Region

Wendel LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you want to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and deliver meaningful solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you! We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow our Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEP/S) design professional services in the Mid‑West region. This role will serve as a key liaison between our corporate Engineering Practice (based in Williamsville, NY) and operations in the Minneapolis and Eau Claire, WI offices. This opportunity is open in our Minneapolis, MN and Eau Claire, WI offices. You will focus on four primary areas of leadership: 1. Managerial Leadership 2. Technical Leadership 3. Quality Assurance 4. Business Development Projects will include multi‑disciplinary facility design as well as innovative efforts in energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization. Responsibilities include proposal development, basis‑of‑design creation, project oversight, quality reviews, professional sealing of documents, team mentoring, recruiting, hiring, and expanding Wendel’s engineering presence in the Mid‑West. This opportunity includes leading project teams, developing future engineering talent, long‑term career growth, and potential for firm ownership. We are seeking a strong engineering leader who can help us expand our national footprint, strengthen our capabilities, and grow our project portfolio. Our collaborative culture ensures you will be supported and mentored by industry‑leading professionals committed to your success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Expertise in MEP/S engineering design.
Strong QA/QC capabilities on assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to lead development of construction documents and support bidding and construction activities.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong team‑oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert leader in MEP/S design professional services.
Have experience working with architects, project managers, construction managers, energy service companies, developers, contractors, etc.
Coordinate work and efforts with various managers responsible for project performance locally, and across the company’s footprint.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of NFPA, and applicable state and local building codes. Have depth of knowledge and expertise in your specific discipline (i.e. HVAC, electrical, structural, etc.).
Be able to lead an engineering team through an entire project. This includes leadership as a primary point of contact or working inside of an integrative project team.
Collaborate with company leaders and managers on initiatives, priorities, and project commitments.
Support business development efforts focused on MEP/S engineering services.
Recruit, build, and mentor an MEP/S engineering team in this region.
Lead preliminary assessments and high‑level project strategy planning.
Perform field investigations and condition assessments of existing systems.
Assist in proposal preparation and client presentations.
Develop basis‑of‑design documents, scopes of work, and schematic concepts.
Prepare reports and deliver presentations to clients and internal teams.
Make independent engineering decisions in the best interests of clients, teams, and projects.
Engage directly with clients throughout design and construction.
Review work completed by others; coach and mentor to build technical excellence.
Lead multi‑disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
Serve as Engineer‑of‑Record and professionally sign and seal construction documents within your specific technical discipline.